Unprecedented security for Modi's rally in Kanpur today. A bullet-proof podium has been set up for his speech.

Oct 19, 2013

09:01 (IST)

The party has also created an army of 150 workers who have been specially trained for this event. Armed with laptops and smartphones, they will reach out to those who are far from Kanpur.

Oct 19, 2013

08:59 (IST)

BJP's IT cell has also seen to it that people are engaged during the event. A page MODIFY UP has been created on social networking site Facebook for blogs, posts, etc. on the event. Updates will also be posted on micro-blogging site Twitter. Besides this, dozens of LED screens have been put up to keep participants engaged.

Oct 19, 2013

08:53 (IST)

The party has ensured that people are able to have access to Modi's rally even if they cannot make it to the venue. Modi's speech will be live-streamed at http://yuva4india.tv/ and people can also dial 022-45014501 to listen to the live speech.

Oct 19, 2013

08:30 (IST)

The BJP is not taking any chances: somewhere on the grounds at the rally venue in Indira Nagar, a pair of snakes made of pure silver is buried to ward off evil spirits.

Oct 19, 2013

08:26 (IST)

The BJP has gone all out to ensure the rally's success. Vaastu experts were roped in to decide the contours of the stage, while astrologers were consulted on Modi's arrival and departure timings.

Oct 19, 2013

08:15 (IST)

Amit Shah, who is considered Narendra Modi's most trusted man, is in charge of the Kanpur rally. He is overseeing all the preparations at the venue and was seen giving orders at the rally grounds till late on Friday night.

Oct 19, 2013

08:07 (IST)

Narendra Modi's Vijay Shankhnaad rally in Kanpur will be the first of the nine proposed rallies in Uttar Pradesh - a politically crucial state.